Job summary The Wirral University Teaching Hospital requires volunteers to support a multitude of functions across our sites. You may be deployed in any area of the hospital, according to demand. From providing important administrational support or conducting patient and family surveys to gather valuable feedback, to being a friendly and welcoming face for our patients as a welcomer, or supporting our many different clinical areas, volunteers play a crucial and important role within the Hospital and are valued and key members of our workforce. Main duties of the job Being flexible Having a kind and compassionate nature Able to listen and take on board instructions Be a friendly approachable member of the Trust Being a team player Willing to keep updated with training requirements All required training is provided prior to starting any placement, with sector specific training delivered once you have started, and ongoing renewal. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Volunteer Position available at WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Volunteer Position available at WUTH. Person Specification No specific qualifications are required for this role Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role Desirable 28.Previous volunteering or experience of work in a health or social care environment is not required for this role, although any relevant experience should be detailed on the application form Person Specification No specific qualifications are required for this role Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role Desirable 28.Previous volunteering or experience of work in a health or social care environment is not required for this role, although any relevant experience should be detailed on the application form Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital, CH49 5PE / Clatterbridge Hospital, CH63 4JY Upton/Bebington CH49 5PE United Kingdom Employer's website